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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.75, 3,700.25 and 926.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.75, 3,700.25 and 926.75 is: 1,390.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.75 : 3,700.25 = 926.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.75/3,700.25 = 926.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.75x = 3,700.25 × 926.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.75x = 3,429,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,206.69/2,465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.74

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